Posting Number: 0602947 Recruitment Type: Open to All Applicants Position Title: Associate VP of Finance OR Controller Position Type: Administrator Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible FLSA: Exempt Hiring Range: AVP: $130,000-$160,000 per year, plus excellent benefits. Location: Tacoma, WA 98447. Department: Business Office Posting Date: 05/09/2025 Closing Date: When a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified. Work Schedule: Monday -- Friday; 8am -- 5pm Other hours as needed. This position may be eligible for some remote/hybrid work. General Description: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced financial leader to join the university's Business Office in a key leadership role as either an Associate Vice President of Finance or a Controller. This is a unique opportunity to significantly impact the university's financial operations and strategic direction. While we are only hiring for one of the roles, we encourage qualified candidates with experience aligned with either description to apply. This vital role champions the financial health and sustainability of the institution while fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and equitable resource allocation. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Administrative Services and Chief Operating Officer. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Leadership and Collaboration:

Maintain an effective accounting system that supports proper financial reporting and the safeguarding of University assets; recommend and implement changes as needed.

Manage an accounting team of 2 professional staff.

Champion a culture of exceptional customer service within the Business Office.

Collaborate with campus partners to develop and deliver financial training and guidance.

Represent the university in interactions with external financial stakeholders to foster strong relationships and promote the university's financial interests at a strategic level.

Planning and Reporting:

Contribute to short-term organizational planning as an advisor to the President and the Vice President for Administrative Services.

Prepare forecasts of future financial needs in concert with other leaders and managers.

Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Monitor university budgets during the year.

Compliance and Control:

Oversee the university's accounting operations and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial records.

Establish, evaluate, and monitor the university's internal control framework and ensure compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations (e.g., A-133 Audits).

Oversee donor and endowment accounting and annual scholarship budgeting, coordinating with the Advancement Division.

Serve as a key point of contact for external financial and tax audits, coordinating the preparation of financial statements and audit reports.

Ensure compliance and oversight of tax-exempt bond financing and accounting.

Commitment to Equity:

Promote equitable resource allocation and ensure that financial policies and practices support the University's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; actively seeking to address systemic barriers.

Other:

Perform other duties as required.

Additional Responsibilities Specific to the Associate Vice President of

Pacific Lutheran University

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